Running with my new Garmin I bought myself for my 30th birthday present so I will be including warm ups/cool downs in my times from now on... Back to run/walk at the moment as I'm easing myse...read more

Running with my new Garmin I bought myself for my 30th birthday present so I will be including warm ups/cool downs in my times from now on... Back to run/walk at the moment as I'm easing myself back into things but I'm determined to reach 10k level this time. The programme says I'll be there by the end of January - we'll see!

I'm baaack. FIrst run in 3 months! But I have been busy climbing mountains and generally being very active. Now I'm on the other side of the planet and it's time to get my running...read more

I'm baaack. FIrst run in 3 months! But I have been busy climbing mountains and generally being very active. Now I'm on the other side of the planet and it's time to get my running legs back in action. New Years 5k race? Oh go on then...

Much better! Slow pace as traffic was a nightmare. I missed my Friday run last week because I was too busy throwing myself off a bridge... yes, I DID A BUNGY JUMP! My god, it was terrifying, and...read more

Much better! Slow pace as traffic was a nightmare. I missed my Friday run last week because I was too busy throwing myself off a bridge... yes, I DID A BUNGY JUMP! My god, it was terrifying, and exhilarating and exactly what I needed. Happy days.

Still not feeling motivated but I got out there and did it anyway... and feeling slightly more positive about this one than the previous few, though only slightly. Walked for about a minute at aro...read more

Still not feeling motivated but I got out there and did it anyway... and feeling slightly more positive about this one than the previous few, though only slightly. Walked for about a minute at around the 13 minute mark.

I have been so lazy the past few weeks! Thought I might have to start from scratch again today but decided to give W6D1 a go, and it went... alright. Probably a good point for me to pick up from....read more

I have been so lazy the past few weeks! Thought I might have to start from scratch again today but decided to give W6D1 a go, and it went... alright. Probably a good point for me to pick up from. I think a lack of goal after completing C25K bored me so this time I'm running for distance rather than time - hopefully I'll reach the 5K mark rather than hitting 30 minutes. I'm also considering entering a race at the end of July to keep me motivated. Back on track - yes indeed!

Yay Sarah!! Sounds like you're excited to get back on track and that is great. Your pace today was awesome!!! Good going! After I finished the C25K I began the C210K and am liking it a lot. I haven't signed up for a race yet. Glad to hear you're considering it. Keep going!

I've been a horrible runner this week with no motivation whatsoever. Glad to get out today and get myself back on track. I suppose after reaching the end of C25K I haven't really felt a...read more

I've been a horrible runner this week with no motivation whatsoever. Glad to get out today and get myself back on track. I suppose after reaching the end of C25K I haven't really felt as though I have anything to work towards, but I'm determined not to slip back into old habits and keep up my 3x week routine while still moving forward.

Really wasn't feeling it today after some bad decisions I made over the weekend (both life and food-wise) but forced myself out of the door for half an hour - this is including a 5min warm up ...read more

Really wasn't feeling it today after some bad decisions I made over the weekend (both life and food-wise) but forced myself out of the door for half an hour - this is including a 5min warm up and 5min cool down - blah indeed.

Moved fairly slowly throughout this one, particularly on my last interval. Didn't get much sleep last night though due to my stupid cat(!), plus it's fairly warm out there for an autumn ...read more

Moved fairly slowly throughout this one, particularly on my last interval. Didn't get much sleep last night though due to my stupid cat(!), plus it's fairly warm out there for an autumn day - I do enjoy a nice cool breeze.

I decided to start a 10K training program. I figure if I can run further than 5K it will make my first race slightly less intimidating. So we're back to intervals, which I have to say I enjo...read more

I decided to start a 10K training program. I figure if I can run further than 5K it will make my first race slightly less intimidating. So we're back to intervals, which I have to say I enjoyed! Those little walk breaks are quite refreshing. 5 x 8 min running intervals with 1 minute walking breaks - I think I did pretty well. It felt like a much longer distance, but I felt confident I could keep going throughout.

Thought I'd miraculously lost 20 pounds overnight when I threw on my jeans this morning and they fell right off - yesterday they were loose, but not fall around your ankles loose. Turns out i...read more

Thought I'd miraculously lost 20 pounds overnight when I threw on my jeans this morning and they fell right off - yesterday they were loose, but not fall around your ankles loose. Turns out it was a different pair of jeans... :/

Started struggling a bit at around the 18 minute mark, then found my legs trying to walk when I reached a hill a few minutes later. It was pretty tough today, I was tired before I even headed out ...read more

Started struggling a bit at around the 18 minute mark, then found my legs trying to walk when I reached a hill a few minutes later. It was pretty tough today, I was tired before I even headed out the door but I stayed with it. One wolf-whistle from a car, and head turns from a couple of builders. It's been a while since that happened - the flab must be coming off!